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Fitness Vocabulary Terms

Understand fitness terminology so you can make the most of your family's physical activity.

Aerobic Exercise

Definition of the term "aerobic exercise" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.

Anaerobic Exercise

Definition of the term "anaerobic exercise" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.

Antioxidants

Definition of "antioxidants" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.

Body-Mass Index (BMI)

Definition of the term "body-mass index (BMI)" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.

Bone

Definition of the word "bone" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.

Calorie

Definition of the word "calorie" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.

Carbohydrates

Definition of the word "carbohydrates" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.

Cardiorespiratory Fitness

Definition of the term "cardiorespiratory endurance" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.

Cross-Training

Definition of the term "cross-training" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.

Dehydration

Definition of the word "dehydration" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.

Electrolytes

Definition of the word "electrolytes" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.

Fats

Definition of the term "fats" as it relates to family fitness, nutrition, and physical health for kids and adults.

Growth Plate

Definition of the term "growth plate" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.

Hand-Eye Coordination

Definition of the phrase "hand-eye coordination" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.

Heart Rate Monitor

Definition of the term "heart rate monitor" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.

Insulin Resistance

Definition of the term "insulin resistance" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.

Ligament

Definition of the word "ligament" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.

Locomotor Skills

Definition of the phrase "locomotor skills" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.

Manipulative Skills

Definition of the phrase "manipulative skills" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.

Muscle

Definition of the word "muscle" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.

Obesity

Definition of the word "obesity" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.

Overweight

Definition of the word "overweight" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.

Pedometer

Definition of the word "pedometer" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.

Plyometric Training

Definition of the term "plyometric training" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.

Protein

Definition of the word "protein" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.

Repetitive Stress Injury, Overuse Injury

Definition of the term "repetitive stress injury" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.

Sedentary

Definition of the word "sedentary" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.

Stability Skills

Definition of the phrase "stability skills" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.

Strength Training

Definition of the term "strength training" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.

Stress Fracture

Definition of the term "stress fracture" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.

Target Heart Rate

Definition of the term "target heart rate" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.

Tendon

Definition of the word "tendon" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.

Tendonitis

Definition of the word "tendonitis" (also spelled "tendinitis") as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.

Type 1 Diabetes

Definition of the term "type 1 diabetes" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.

Type 2 Diabetes

Definition of the term "type 2 diabetes" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.

Weight-Bearing Exercise

Definition of the phrase "weight-bearing exercise" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.
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